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Success Stories | Lund University International Podcast

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Six alumni; six success stories; one top-100 university in common. In this special series of the Lund University International Podcast, we interview Lund University's international alumni, charting their journey from coming to Lund through to graduation and on to their subsequent career success, and reflecting on how their entire Lund experience helped shape them into the professional they are today. So join us for advice, career insights, and of course, to find out why studying at Lund means more than just a degree.

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From Classroom to Consulting with Siddhi Mishra 15.06.2026 25:03

In this episode, we meet Siddhi Mishra, a Lund alumna and graduate of the Master's programme in Cultural Criminology. Having returned to India after her studies, Siddhi now works as a consultant at Ernst and Young LLP in New Delhi, where she works with governmental initiatives to improve the participation of women in the workforce. Together with host Timothy Parker, Siddhi delves into her time at...

Where Law Meets Impact with Johari Casan 15.06.2026 18:19

In this episode, we spotlight Johari Casan, a legal and compliance professional from the Philippines and recent graduate of the Master’s programme in Sociology of Law at Lund University. Together with host Timothy Parker, Johari shares his journey from working in legal practice and public service back home to expanding his perspective at Lund University. He reflects on how studying in Sweden resha...

Building an International Career with Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr 15.06.2026 23:17

In this episode, we meet Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr - recognised as one of Sweden’s Top 75 Female Leaders of the Future - who joins host Timothy Parker to share her journey from studying at Lund University to building a global career with Scania across Europe, Asia, and now Dubai. Together they discuss Fiora's experience of leading across international teams, embracing uncertainty, and building an inclu...

Finding Your Path In Academia with Hoà Tăng 15.06.2026 31:36

In this episode, we meet Hoà Tăng, a Lund University alumna originally from Vietnam who studied the Master's programme in Language and Linguistics. After graduation, she went on to undertake a variety of international education, including a PhD in Hong Kong, after which she returned to Vietnam where she now works as a lecturer and research at the University of Finance — Marketing in Ho Chi Minh Ci...

A Baby Named Lund with Cynthia Andriani 15.06.2026 18:19

In this episode, we meet Cynthia Andriani, a Lund University alumna from Indonesia who recently attracted the attention of Swedish media after naming her son Lund, after her alma mater. Having graduated from Lund University, she is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Together with host Timothy Parker, Cynthia discusses what she learned from Lund on both a profess...

Business Elite 40 under 40 with Vaibhav Diwan 15.06.2026 30:38

In this episode, we meet Vaibhav Diwan, an alumnus of the Master’s in Molecular Biology at Lund University, who is now General Manager for Growth at Global Product Compliance Group and today lives in Lund. Together with host Timothy Parker, Vaibhav discusses his recognition in the Business Elite 40 Under 40 Europe list, and how he's cultivated a successful leadership style oriented around accounta...